I'm not sure what it is about the holidays and red velvet, but they just seem to go together. No holiday celebration is complete without my Mom's red velvet
Apple Dumplings
When it comes to apple desserts, it takes a lot to impress me. I'm just not a huge fan of the texture of a cooked apple, but that was before I met my friend
Coca-Cola Cake
We Southerners love our Coke, and of course by Coke I mean any carbonated beverage - it's what some folks call soda or pop or cola, you know Sprite, Coca-Cola,
Ultimate Brownie Trifle and the Birthday Festivus Begins
The birthday festivus has begun. "What is that", you ask. Well, my little guy will be 3 next Saturday and we've been feverishly planning the bash. And to be
No-Bake Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies
I'm ba-ack! Woo-hoo! My jury duty service is over. To be honest it was an enlightening and frightening experience, but I'm glad to be able to to my part.Â
Shortcut Buttercream Icing and the Tale of Two Cakes
Growing up there weren't a whole lot of kids in my neighborhood and as an only child it was sometimes difficult to find playmates. But I did find one rather
Papa’s Lemon Icebox Pie
From the day I started this blog, there has always been one recipe that I wanted to share, but couldn't. It's my grandfather's recipe for Lemon Icebox Pie.Â
Blackberry Cobbler
So, today is officially the first day of Summer. But, I beg to differ with that meteorological designation because we've been living in the blast furnace known
Pineapple Blueberry Dump Cake and the Joys of Small Town Life
Saturday we were heading through downtown and pulled over and stopped to allow a funeral procession to pass. The crossing streets had been closed by police
No-Bake Lemonade Pie
Lemonade pie is a refreshing no bake dessert filled with light, sweet, and tangy flavors. It's the perfect, easy dessert for hot summer days! This
Fresh Raspberry Bars
Hey y'all! I showed you a sneak peek of this one on Facebook earlier this week and got some hate mail for teasing y'all like that, so here it is. I don't have
Quick and Easy Mardi Gras King Cake
Hey folks! The first of the Mardi Gras parades have begun and carnival season is upon us. A few weeks back I posted a recipe for a Mardi Gras King
Heavenly Hash Brownies
Every year when Easter comes around, I just about break down the door to the store to get to those dad-blasted Heavenly Hash Eggs. You know... the marshmallow
Valentine’s Truffles and A “Little” Love Story
You know, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Like, literally... it's Monday. So rather than showing up with a box of store-bought chocolates, try
Mardi Gras King Cake
Laissez les bon temps rouler, y'all! That's right, Mardi Gras season is here! And whether you're making this more traditional King Cake, my quick
Aunt Matilda’s Peanut Brittle
I'm so excited to have the opportunity to jump back to this recipe from way back when and update the images for y'all and share it once again. This peanut
Red Velvet Truffles and Why There’s No Jesus in Our Nativity Set Right Now
If you visit my house any time between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day you'll find an abundance of holiday decorations and that includes a beautiful nativity
Peppermint Bark and Why I Still Believe in Santa
UPDATE: From time to time I like to revisit older recipes and update the photography, make the instructions a little more clear, or even tweak the recipe a bit.
Martha Washington Candy
Martha Washington Candy is an old school chocolate covered coconut pecan truffle that is super easy to make and an absolutely mouth watering dessert. Pin
Easy Christmas Fudge
This Easy Christmas Fudge is a no-fail recipe everyone will love! Made with marshmallow fluff and chocolate chips, it’s the perfect holiday treat! Every
Kentucky Pecan Pie
This Kentucky Pecan Pie recipe is super easy and super delicious. Filled with yummy pecans and chocolate, it’s a warm delicious cookie-like dessert everyone
Unconventional Banana Pudding
When it comes to Banana Pudding, the South reigns supreme and though there are TONS of recipes out there, this one is probably one of the most unique. This is
Cake Mix Cookies and Stacey and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Have you ever just had one of those days? Â You know... one of the ones where you know you should just go home and get back in bed and wait until tomorrow???Â
Pam Walker’s Easy Chocolate Eclair
We all have those teachers that left an indelible mark on us as youngsters. I am fortunate enough to have had quite a few of those. One of them was Pam
